Epson Stylus Photo 1290 User Manual page 235

default
A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or
initialized.
dithering
A halftoning method in which dots are arranged in an orderly pattern. Dithering
works best when printing images with solid colors, such as charts and graphs.
DMA
Direct Memory Access. A data transfer feature that bypasses a computer's CPU
and allows direct communication between a computer and peripheral devices
(like printers), and between one peripheral device and another.
dpi
Dots per inch. The dpi measures the resolution. See also resolution.
drive
A memory device, such as a CD-ROM, hard disk, or floppy disk drive. In
Windows, a letter is assigned to each drive for easy management.
driver
Software that sends instructions to a computer peripheral to tell it what to do.
For example, your printer driver accepts print data from your word processor
application and sends instructions to the printer on how to print this data.
Together, the printer driver and printer utilities are referred to as "printer
software". See also printer software.
economy printing
Printing in which images are printed with fewer dots to save ink.
error diffusion
Error diffusion blends individual colored dots with the colors of the surrounding
dots to create the appearance of natural colors. By blending colored dots, the
printer can achieve excellent colors and subtle color gradation. This method is
best suited for printing documents that contain detailed graphics or photographic
images.
ESC/P
Abbreviation for EPSON Standard Code for Printers, the system of commands
your computer uses to control your printer. It is standard for all EPSON printers
and is supported by most applications for personal computers.
ESC/P 2
The enhanced version of the ESC/P printer command language. Commands in
this language produce laser-like features, such as scalable fonts and enhanced
graphics printing.
Finest detail
This printer software setting automatically makes your printouts sharper and
clearer, especially for text. Be aware that this may increase the time required for
printing.
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